Learning in the Field: An Introduction to Qualitative Research

By Gretchen B. Rossman and Gretchen B Rossman

Book Overview

"I have reviewed a large number of qualitative research books. You learn quickly to decipher when a book's authors are simply writing conceptually versus when they are writing from solid fieldwork experience. Rossman and Rallis, from their depth of real-world experience, illuminate qualitative research as the integration of science and art." --Michael Quinn Patton, author of Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods, Third Edition (SAGE, 2002)

This popular text is a true introduction to qualitative research, leading the new researcher into the field by explaining the core concepts through theory, research, and applied examples. The authors introduce each chapter with discussions among three characters--Ruth, Marla, and Anthony--students whose research projects demonstrate the challenges and excitement of qualitative research. Woven into the chapters and the characters′ stories are three themes that are the heart of the book: First, research is about learning; second, research can and should be useful; and finally, a researcher should practice the highest ethical standards to ensure that a study is trustworthy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412980488
• ISBN13: 9781412980487
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

New Researcher

I am new to Qualitative research. I am finding this a good resource in developing my research project. I like the ongoing story of the three characters progress in learning how to research by doing.